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AJ56 HKX

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,027 mi
Last recorded145,027 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 HKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 145,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 145,025 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 141,995 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 133,951 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint foremost (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 133,951 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint foremost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 121,556 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 121,556 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 105,868 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 105,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 90,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Dec 2012 85,050 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 81,572 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 74,168 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 53,271 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?

Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,663
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
35,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,450
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,682
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,819
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 2,284
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AJ56 HKX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 81,294 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ56 HKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ56 HKX registered?

AJ56 HKX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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